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adatesman
climber
philadelphia, pa
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Dec 27, 2013 - 09:24pm PT
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Id LOVE to see anyone try to hit the water of Clear creek with a fly rod. Id PAY to see that actually lol.. A 3.9 foot rod is perfect there. Tenkara,,nnnnnot so much..
Why is that, Ron? Tenkara works even in the thick stuff, by way of using the rod as a slingshot instead of a traditional cast. And with the new shift to multiple-length rods, handling after the slingshot isn't as much a problem in tight quarters.
This looks like a Western fly rod to me, but same technique... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dSvl9LK8ao
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adatesman
climber
philadelphia, pa
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Dec 27, 2013 - 09:54pm PT
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Sounds like fun, Ron, and as I said, I'm just a hack. :)
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Dec 27, 2013 - 11:37pm PT
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OK! I'm convinced, but I likely won't be switching from my favorite 9ft. 5 weight fly rod for small streams.
Donini! I think your Tenkara rod----and some practice will work great on the little stream up above your bivy-cabin in Chile!
Since Jerry & I didn't catch fish out of the somewhat large lake below your bivy, that area is wide-open for your experiments too.
Nice views from around your bivy & thank you again for inviting us to visit!
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Raymond Ochoa
climber
Missoula, Mt
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Dec 27, 2013 - 11:53pm PT
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Nice pictures of Chile. I am headed there at the end of January. No tenkara, just taking standard rods in 5-6-7 weights. Larger rod with intermediate line for lake fishing and floating for everything else. Looking forward to the trip as I have never been there.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Dec 28, 2013 - 02:01am PT
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Hey, how would these things work from a small sea kayak?
Arne
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Dec 28, 2013 - 02:14am PT
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And how do you "reel" your fish in and land it? I'm highly interested in these things.
Arne
Hopefully she'll let me use this once in awhile.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 28, 2013 - 02:19am PT
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I don't care what kind of rig you use. If you can't think like a fish and read the water, hire a guide.
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Crag Q
Trad climber
Louisville, Colorado
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Dec 28, 2013 - 09:17am PT
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Tenkara is a really unique take on fishing. Malcom hit most of the important points. I love the departure from matching the hatch and relying on skill of properly drifting and presenting the fly. However, I am not opposed to slapping a parachute adams on my tenkara rod and cleaning up.
The way a tenkara rod casts is deadly accurate and there is no slapping the water from your fly line. It is absolutely beautiful the way the fly lands and the cast is easy to pick up unlike western style which takes years to master. This makes you much sneakier and a sneaky fisherman is always a better fisherman. For a backpacking fly rod it can not be beat.
All that said, I still love my western fly rod and fish that more than my Tenkara rod. My wife is a total convert and part of the appeal is not frigging around with all the knots and gear. In a head to head fish off this summer in Leadville she out fished me. So, there you go.
The other thing about fly fishing that I have found is that it is a perfect compliment to more physical pursuits like climbing. There are also many places where there is great climbing and great fishing.
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 28, 2013 - 11:40am PT
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What Craig Q said.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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Dec 28, 2013 - 12:02pm PT
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I love my Tenkara for small mountain streams.
The reach is somewhat limited for big water, although experts claim with a long level line you can make the reach. I have not had much success on lakes, yet.
My buddy Nate describes Tenkara as the Telemark of fly fishing!
Great way to break into the world of fly fishing. Another ski analogy: you gotta have a quiver.
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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Dec 28, 2013 - 12:18pm PT
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Jim,
Remember this spot?
I need to hike down there and catch some.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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Dec 28, 2013 - 12:21pm PT
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on a spinner?
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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Dec 28, 2013 - 02:30pm PT
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ryankelly,
I've only fished with a fly-rod, but Jim always seems to do better with his spinner. He always comes back, and say's, " I didn't catch much", but then proceeds to pull out the biggest fish.
It will be interesting to see how he does practicing this new method.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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Dec 28, 2013 - 02:41pm PT
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SteveA:
Those are beauties.
Browns or rainbows? can't tell from the photo
Donini:
Wow. Had no idea you are a Philly boy. I'm out here now in Philly visiting my folks and trolling SuperTopo.
I'm starting a distance grad program at Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. I will be out there for my fist visit in August. My buddy NoPants Ben Lepesant has told me a bit about your trips to the Winds. Whats the good word in Gunnison?
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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Dec 28, 2013 - 04:31pm PT
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ryankelley,
Jim Donini, could tell you better than me, since he hiked over the pass, down by Mt. Hooker, and caught a bunch. I'm pretty sure they were cutthroat's.
The guys said you could practically scoop them out with your hands. Ops.
(better not let the secret out)
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Dec 29, 2013 - 03:11pm PT
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My wife gave me a Tenkara rod for Christmas.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 29, 2013 - 04:52pm PT
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Jim give me a call, Bridwell keeps bugging me to take him fly fishing, when we're road tripping and I'm fly rodding, he's bored. I can teach you both, we can fish then go do some reasonable routes. Fish live pretty much in the same places as great routes! Fly fishing is killer!
Peace
Edit: looked it up, I want one, looks like minimal gear and easy to do. I''m in.
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PaulC
Social climber
Traffic Jam Ledge
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I'm from a multigenerational fly-fishing family but I never had the patience to learn and practice traditional western fly-fishing. Although I am a tenkara newbie, I'm pretty psyched. I love the simplicity; the focus is on fishing and not the gear. Tenkara is great for fishing mountain streams, backpacking & is easy to learn. Tenkara USA is the way to go: strong focus on customer service & great products.
See http://www.tenkarausa.com/video.php for some Tenkara USA videos.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2014 - 12:47pm PT
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Chomping at the bit to bring my new Tenkara rod down to our place in Patagonia...we will be there for six weeks starting on 2/1.
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